Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026So excited to see Blue TN supported nominees out and about across the state! 🤩 Let's gooo! 💙 062
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 11/08/2026It's our favorite time of the year! Also: we have a deadline! Blue TN funds first the nominees who have the least. So right now we're up to our eyeglasses in campaign finance reports. 🤓 And the folks running in the reddest districts – working hard in the hardest places – NEED your help right now! 133
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State Bluecozybooksonly.bsky.social @cozybooksonly.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Help TN candidates for state legislatures! 031
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 07/05/2026This just happened in the TN House. We've got to do something with this "HELL NO" energy. Maybe you feel the same? So it feels like a good time to introduce you to our crowdfunding page for TN 💙 who are running against some of these folks. 176
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State Bluecozybooksonly.bsky.social @cozybooksonly.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Please help a fund for 8 TN Dems running in state leg races. If we want Dems to fight everything - we have to give them the support to do so. 121
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State Bluecozybooksonly.bsky.social @cozybooksonly.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I donated to this fund to help 8 TN state leg candidates flip seats and fight back.secure.actblue.comFund Tennessee's Toughest RacesDemocrats are running in Tennessee's toughest districts. They shouldn't have to do it alone. Give directly to nominees who need it most. everystateblue.org/first-in-line 193
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Friends, you've probably seen the map. It's awful. It's also an opportunity. We can make them pay dearly for disenfranchising Black voters and underestimating both the people of TN AND the people around the country who care about democracy (and about the people of TN). 173
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Tennesseans are scrappy. We're resourceful. We're going to keep relentlessly doing the work to chip away at our state's supermajority, because we believe we are worth fighting for. Last week, I was lucky enough to sit down with one of the nominees we supported last cycle. 121
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 04/12/2025We're looking forward to this insightful discussion. If you're still mulling over Tuesday's election results, I hope you'll join us! 021
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025I know that last night’s result stings. We all put in a lot of hope and a lot of work, and Aftyn and her team ran a hell of a campaign. Even though the election night result wasn’t what we worked for, this wasn’t a loss. Really. Here’s what I’m looking at this morning: 123
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Y’all, tomorrow @aftynbehn.bsky.social makes history. But don't let up: today and tomorrow you can keep volunteering! This election could be decided by a few thousand votes. Give it our all, then keep this momentum up across the rest of the state! VOLUNTEER HERE: www.mobilize.us/aftynforcong...mobilize.usVolunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Aftyn for Congress on MobilizeFind events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Aftyn for Congress. 001
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025TN-07 isn't supposed to be a competitive district. It isn't supposed to be a race that everyone is watching. But IT IS. This is what is possible when you run everywhere and you don't take any district for granted. 1205
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Amidst all the chaos, last week's victories already feel like old news - but we shouldn't forget them so quickly! According to CBS polling, 15% of Trump voters turning out in the NYC mayoral race flipped to Mamdani. 1/5 142
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 12/11/2025We're so excited to have @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social join us tomorrow for our monthly call! We'll be talking about takeaways from last week's election results and why we have to run Democrats EVERYWHERE. Thursday, Nov 13th at 6:30 CT/7:30 ET Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...us02web.zoom.us 041
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State BlueAdvocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Saturday, November 1, more than 121,000 families in Middle Tennessee are set to lose their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. Donate or Volunteer... www.newschannel5.com/news/nashvil...newschannel5.comNashville SC partners with Second Harvest Food Bank for food drive on SaturdayOn Saturday, November 1, more than 121,000 families in Middle Tennessee are set to lose their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. 196
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 29/10/2025We send reps to Nashville to SERVE Tennesseans, not steal from them. Earlier this week, former state Rep. Robin Smith (R) was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison for "a scheme to steal from Tennessee and its citizens through the General Assembly’s taxpayer-funded constituent mail program." 110
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 24/10/2025With the Republican shutdown, the 1 out of 10 Tennesseans that rely on SNAP are going to be really struggling come November. We have a $2 BILLION surplus that could be used to feed hungry Tennesseans that Gov. Lee won't use. Absolutely shameful. www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...tennessean.comGov. Lee will not use state reserves for SNAP food aid if shutdown holds, GOP officials openGov. Bill Lee says he "shares frustration" of poor families that won't see federal SNAP benefits but won't use state funds to keep food on their tables. 010
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Your MAGA uncle: this weekend is a terrorist anti-America event with paid protestors. You: Here's dozens of sources that show that's not the case. Also, I'm protesting, and not getting paid, and I'm out there because I love our country. MAGA uncle: well, I saw it on Facebook, so it must be true. 101
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 14/10/2025No matter where you live in Tennessee, there's a No Kings Protest near you this Saturday 🚫👑 📍Ashland City, TN from 1 - 2 📍Bristol, TN from 1 - 2 📍Chattanooga, TN from 9 - 11 📍Clarksville, TN from 10 - 2 📍Cleveland, TN from 1 - 3 📍Columbia, TN from 10 - 12 📍Cookeville, TN from 11 - 2 1/4 120
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Every day the news gets crazier—but with AI, rampant misinformation, and newsroom spin, it can be hard to discern what's real. We're so thrilled to welcome Susan Bordson to our monthly Blue Tennessee meeting this Thursday to help us decipher it all! Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../N.... 063
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025In Tennessee, more than 500,000 low- and moderate-income Tennesseans rely on ACA tax credits for their health coverage. Republicans want to let these credits expire and make insurance more expensive. Democrats don't. THAT'S why the shutdown is happening. tennesseelookout.com/briefs/repor...tennesseelookout.comReport: An end to ACA tax credits to increase uncompensated care costs in Tenn. by nearly one-third • Tennessee LookoutTennessee hospitals may see a 29% increase in uncompensated care costs if Congress lets enhanced health insurance marketplace subsidies to expire. 041
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State Bluemlminetn.bsky.social @mlminetn.bsky.social · 21/09/2025Tennessee GOP lawmakers vote to end equal opportunity employment rules in state government tennesseelookout.com/2025/09/18/t... Those who know origin of these laws know better. @everystatebluetn.bsky.socialtennesseelookout.comTennessee GOP lawmakers vote to end equal opportunity employment rules in state government • Tennessee LookoutTennessee will no longer track women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans in Tennessee’s equal employment opportunity plan. 021
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 24/09/2025With Trump deploying the National Guard and Gov. Lee welcoming it with open arms, members of the Memphis City Council introduced a resolution to interrupt the deployment - but it failed. What do YOU think about Trump targeting Memphis and this resolution? www.memphisflyer.com/resolution-t...memphisflyer.comResolution To ‘Reject’ National Guard Deployment FailsThe resolution would have allowed the city to file a lawsuit against the guard if they act unconstitutionally. 020
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 18/09/2025The suppression of free speech we’re seeing around the country is terrifying. In Tennessee, we’re no stranger to these tactics — the GOP has been tamping down on free speech for years in our state. A thread 🧵 174
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 16/09/2025It's #VoterRegistrationDay! Have you checked your status lately? You should - local news orgs have reported that 80k+ voters were purged from the rolls since 2024, and that's just in Davidson County. Read more 👉 www.wsmv.com/2025/09/15/m... And check your status here: tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/wsmv.comMore than 80K voters were purged from the Davidson County rolls since the end of 2024. Here’s whyMore than 80,000 voters were recently purged from the rolls in Davidson County. 032
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 10/09/2025A big Blue Tennessee welcome to our new monthly supporters 🥳💙 Mary from Bristol Marcia from Knoxville Max from Knoxville Sherri from Knoxville Ashley from Powell and Deborah from New York! Let's goooo! 020
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Blue Tennessee is fighting to take back the future of our state. What does that mean? We're glad you asked!👇 Blue TN crowdfunds for underfunded Dems running for state legislature. We intentionally fund those who have the fewest resources running in the reddest districts. We boost underdogs. 110
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Let’s get some of that energy over here yall! BlueTennessee.orgmedia.tenor.coman elderly woman is sitting at a table and saying i 'll have what she 's havingALT: an elderly woman is sitting at a table and saying i 'll have what she 's having 181
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 02/09/2025The Tennessee GOP says it supports workers, but their actions say otherwise. Gov. Lee urged VW workers not to unionize. Sen. Blackburn introduced a bill that would prohibit federal employees from joining unions. The TN legislature banned automatic payroll dues deductions for teachers. 121
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 28/08/2025If you’re a blue dot in Tennessee, did we just become best friends? 001
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025🚨This is huge - Democrat Catelin Drey flipped an open Iowa Senate seat (in a district that Trump carried by double digits last year), breaking the GOP supermajority in the state!🚨 Change is possible. And with your help, change is coming to Tennessee. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...desmoinesregister.comDemocrat Catelin Drey wins Iowa Senate special election, breaking Republican supermajorityNational and state support from Republicans and Democrats poured into the race for Iowa Senate District 1 with the GOP supermajority in the balance. 042
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Blue dots in Tennessee - join us for our monthly meeting! ➡️Meet our new Executive Director, Michaela Barnett ➡️Chat about the special election to replace Mark Green ➡️And share community with other folks fighting for the future of our state Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 143
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 15/06/2025From one corner of the state to the other (and everywhere in between), Tennessee said #NoKings. We're making a Blue Tennessee, friends. LFG. #BlueTennessee 162
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025We hope you can join us! 💙 053
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State BlueThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/05/2025⚡️UPDATE: All 8 @TNGOP Republicans just voted to slash health care for the working poor to cut taxes for the rich, skyrocketing the debt (which they never cared about). @RepOgles @RepChuck @RepHarshbarger @RepTimBurchett @RepMarkGreen @RepDavidKustoff @RepJohnRose @DesJarlaisTN04 17379160
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State BlueNicky Schwenzer @nickyschwenzer.bsky.social · 14/05/2025“In my country, we are fighting like hell for the democracy we once took for granted... Art is the crucible that brings people together. Art looks for truth. Art embraces diversity. That’s why art is a threat. That’s why we are a threat to autocrats & fascists.” Robert De Niro • Cannes 🎬 1/3🧵 802590933
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Happening tomorrow night! Blue TN's Monthly Meetup starts at 7:30 EDT. State Rep Aftyn Behn will discuss the last legislative session and UTK Prof Meghan Conley will cover immigrant issues in TN. Join us for engaging conversations! Register here: everystateblue.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?... 022
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025We've got a great conversation on tap this week! Join us for our Monthly Meetup Thursday, 5/15, at 7:30EDT! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... See you Thursday! 033
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State BlueThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Looks like tonight @NashvilleSC ⚽️ fans were handing out fliers calling for @SenatorHagerty to be ousted as part owner of the Club — as some fans stayed home out of fear for the ICE raids he supports (along with other discriminatory legislation)… 6569139
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 10/05/2025If you are a Nashville SC ticket holder, consider following Whitney's lead... 130
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State Bluemlminetn.bsky.social @mlminetn.bsky.social · 08/05/2025@everystatebluetn.bsky.social TN stands to lose $17.5 BILLION in cuts to TennCare. 011
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State BlueMichele Hornish @hornish.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Organizing in red states isn’t just possible. It’s damn powerful. 334170
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Early Sunday morning ICE made about 150 traffic stops – detaining and shipping off an unknown number of people. “Arbitrarily rounding up parents on their way home and workers traveling to their jobs does not make Nashville safer or stronger,” TIRRC said in a statement.nashvillebanner.comICE and THP raid Nashville's Latino neighborhoods - Nashville BannerFederal and state law enforcement conducted a mass traffic stop operation in Nashville, detaining dozens of people and leaving families in the dark. 010
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025House Republicans passed a budget resolution that requires an $880 billion reduction to Energy and Commerce Committee spending. That requires cutting the Medicaid program, and forcing millions of people off of their health insurance. See the impact in each congressional district:americanprogress.orgMedicaid and CHIP Coverage Mapped by 119th Congressional DistrictsWho is covered by Medicaid and CHIP in your congressional district? How many women have Medicaid? How many children, older people, or working-age adults are on Medicaid? Find out here. 100
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Follow Michele's advice and join us for tomorrow evening's virtual meeting! ⬇️⬇️ 042
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Tennessee is joining the nationwide Hands Off! mobilization tomorrow. Rallies are planned from east to west across our beautiful state in communities large and small! Find a rally near you (website below) & post your pictures and stories here! We'd love to see TN showing up! handsoff2025.com/abouthandsoff2025.comAbout — Hands Off! 01311
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025GOP-sponsored bills in TN would limit legal liability for chemical companies and weapons manufacturers for the harm they cause– but allow a church to be held liable for criminal activity committed by an undocumented person they unwittingly provided services to. Vote them all out. Every last one.tennesseelookout.comTennessee bill would expand weed-killer manufacturers’ legal immunity • Tennessee LookoutA Republican-backed bill that passed Tennessee’s Senate Judiciary Committee Monday would give pesticide and herbicide companies such as Bayer, the owner of Roundup, broader protection from lawsuits. S... 044
Reposted by Blue Tennessee | Every State BlueKatrina Green, MD FAAEM, FAMWA (she/her) @kgreenmd.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Someone tell Reps Rose, Green and Ogles 062
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025No constituent calls their rep to ask them to increase the interest rates payday lenders can charge desperate people to 36%. "Pay day lending companies' political action committees in Tennessee donate heavily to lawmakers."newschannel5.comBill to allow 36% borrowing rate at Tennessee money lending places at Governor's deskA bill allowing interest rates to increase to 36% at certain money lending places is now headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk. 021
Blue Tennessee | Every State Blue @everystatebluetn.bsky.social · 12/03/2025There is no reason for this bill, other than cruelty. The good news is that the good people of TN aren't letting this bill advance without a fight. More attention, more public outcry, more protests. We're here for it. 💙🔥💪 032